Boomers, if you’re doing this you’re too rich
There is a strange trend growing among wealthy, well-travelled Australians who have time and money to spend.
Adventure
‘You are crazy’: Terrifying detail in family pic
Tourists are spending thousands of dollars to drive straight towards violent weather that others run from, and tour operators have never seen demand like it.
Incredible sight hiding off quiet Aussie beach
When most tourists think of visiting the Great Barrier Reef, they make the mistake of overlooking this stunning Aussie island.
Irwin’s surprising fave Aussie holiday spot
Robert Irwin is a Queenslander through and through, so his favourite Aussie holiday spot may surprise you.
Tassie will cover travel costs for this ‘odd’ job
Tasmania has just opened applications for 10 “odd jobs” and there’s a particular one on the list that will have you scratching your head.
Star obsessed with this hidden beach
There’s a hidden beach in New Zealand with a secret tunnel that has got this Hollywood star obsessed.
This is Australia’s secret wonder
With a population of just 600, this remote group of Australian islands is home to stunning natural attractions – and one of the world’s most unique airports.
Tourists lose it over fake Aussie town
Google searches for this Aussie town have skyrocketed with tourists desperate to know where it is, but there is one big problem.
Inside state’s wild new resort plan
Another Australian capital city is poised to offer surfers rolling artificial waves, with a council considering a multi-million dollar development application.
‘Begun to stink’: Mt Everest’s gross problem
There is 3000kg of human poo estimated to be on Mount Everest and it’s causing a foul stench, with climbers now forced to collect faeces.
Wild feature inside ‘epic’ new theme park
A huge new theme park with 1.5km long roller-coasters, “astronomical elements” and a 500-room hotel is set to open next year.
Extraordinary sight out Qantas plane window
Australians are paying up to $8000 to go on a 13-hour day flight just for this incredible view.
Hotly anticipated NZ attraction finally opens
One of New Zealand’s most popular tourist attractions is about to get even more popular.
Australia’s ‘Hawaii’ two hours from Sydney
A tiny Aussie island that’s just two hours from Sydney has gone viral with many locals having only just discovered it.
New jewel ready for adventure seekers
Fresh off the back of nabbing a spot on Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-visit list, one state has opened up a striking new adventure draw at an epic national park.
Surprising Aussie island No.2 in the world
A secluded island in Australia has taken out the No.2 spot in Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-travel destinations.
Travellers lose it over ‘terrifying’ Aussie train
Would you ride the steepest passenger railway in the world through a dark cliff tunnel?
Aussies issued big warning about Bali
Indonesia has a message for Australians as they try to better control tourism on the popular holiday island of Bali.
Bad news for your Christmas holiday
El Niño is predicted to bring hot, dry weather this summer, with travel plans for Aussies and tourists alike to look very different this year.
Budget airline’s huge sale from Aussie city
Australians dreaming of a holiday in the heart of Southeast Asia now have a new and cheap way to get there.
Celeb chef’s ‘embarrassing’ act in Dubai
Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre knows what he is doing when it comes to travelling, but there was one act that left his travel buddy “really embarrassed”.
’No other’: Aussie beach star obsessed with
This actress has seen her fair share of beautiful places across the world, but she insists this Aussie sunset is unlike any other.
One place you should never visit
There is a big reason people are fighting for Antarctica to be dumped from bucket lists as the mostly pristine continent grows rapidly in popularity.
Inside Thailand’s secret, wild party scene
There is a secluded party spot in Thailand where there is only one important rule, and foreign backpackers are desperate to find it.
Aussies lose it over $169 Aldi buy
The budget supermarket chain has done it again, sparking a frenzy over its latest Special Buys just in time for the holidays.
Aussie travel predictions will surprise you
From foraging for food to prepping for an apocalypse, holidaying in the metaverse and bondage retreats: You’ll never believe the holidays Aussies are most excited for in 2023.
Family’s plea months after climber’s death
The heartbroken family of Matthew Eakin, who died on the K2 in Pakistan, has made a desperate plea for help to retrieve his body.
Truth behind ‘secret staircase’ in QVB
Online sleuths have scrambled to uncover what’s at the end Sydney’s most mysterious staircase – and what they found is simply stunning.
Hemsworths awkwardly ditch VIP party
A “once in a lifetime” VIP party that was set to eclipse Splendour in the Grass was hit with something far worse than bad weather this weekend.
Inside Bali’s haunted ‘ghost palace’
A so-called ‘ghost palace’ in Bali, Indonesia, has attracted new Australian visitors who have shared their spooky findings online.
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